Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
1). Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Humanitarian Support)
Job ID: Abuja-2025-013
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time
Slot: 2 Openings
Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for two Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Humanitarian Support) positions.
Duties
- The Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical leader in Humanitarian Assistance (Water, Sanitation, Health and Nutrition) and serves as resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance program and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance projects through various foreign assistance mechanisms, to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities. (e.g. Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR and/or Activity Manager).
- The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs projects and activities.
Requirements
Education Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Sociology, International Development, Economics, or Political Science is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in the design, management, and/or implementation of humanitarian and/or development activities is required, including at least one year of relevant experience implementing USG assistance program, project, or activities.
Job Knowledge:
The following is required:
- Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices, contracting, procurement and funding practices, administration of foreign assistance implementing mechanisms, as well as program/project financial regulations, procedures, and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of the host country and government institutions and bureaucratic processes, policies, and regulations. This entails high-level knowledge of host government laws, policies, procedures, and institutional doctrines.
- Advanced knowledge of research and analysis techniques to successfully study complex subjects and issues related to assigned program area.
- Good knowledge of legal and regulatory framework governing grants and project management in the host country, including local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Good knowledge of humanitarian assistance including emergency response.
Skills and Abilities:
The following is required:
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, ability to recommend needed contract and project changes, ability to monitor and evaluate project execution and implementing partners’ performance, ability to review invoices, ability to inspect and accept project deliverables are required.
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a bilingual environment to communicate effectively and persuasively with U.S., host government, and third-country counterpart
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts at the senior, mid, and working levels with relevant host government institutions to successfully negotiate program and project goals and action plans.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial accountability.
- Effective users of the Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, and Google suite or other equivalent software for communication, document creation, and presentations.
Salary
USD 47,187 / Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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2). Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health)
Job ID: Abuja-2025-014
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Project Management Specialist (Assistance Coordinator – Health) position.
Duties
- The Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical expert in Disease Control – HIV, TB, Malaria, Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance program and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance programs through various foreign assistance mechanisms to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities (e.g., Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR, and/or Activity Manager).
- The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs, projects, and activities.
Requirements
Education Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Infectious Disease, or Nutrition OR a Medical Degree is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional work experience in Disease Control – HIV, TB, Malaria, Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition is required.
- This must include at least two years of relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Job Knowledge:
The following is required:
- Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices, contracting, procurement and funding practices, administration of foreign assistance implementing mechanisms, as well as program/project financial regulations, procedures, and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of the host country and government institutions and bureaucratic processes, policies, and regulations. This entails high-level knowledge of host government laws, policies, procedures, and institutional doctrines.
- Advanced knowledge of research and analysis techniques to successfully study complex subjects and issues related to assigned program area.
- Good knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks governing grants and project management in the host country, including local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Good knowledge of the host country’s health sector.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, recommend contract and project changes, monitor and evaluate project execution and implementing partners’ performance, review invoices, and inspect and accept project deliverables.
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a bilingual environment and to communicate effectively and persuasively with U.S., host government, and third-country counterparts.
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts at the senior, mid, and working levels with relevant host government institutions to successfully negotiate program and project goals and action plans.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial accountability.
- Effective use of the Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, and Google Suite or other equivalent software for communication, document creation, and presentations.
Salary
USD 52,282 / Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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3). Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Food Security)
Job ID: Abuja-2025-012
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Food Security) position.
Duties
- The Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical leader in Food Security and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance programs and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance projects through various foreign assistance mechanisms to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities (e.g. Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR, and/or Activity Manager).
- The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs, projects, and activities.
Requirements
Education Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Agriculture, Economics, International Development, or Food Science/Nutrition is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in food security, nutrition, food distribution, or humanitarian assistance is required, including at least one year of relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Job Knowledge:
The following is required:
- Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices, contracting, procurement and funding practices, administration of foreign assistance implementing mechanisms, as well as program/project financial regulations, procedures, and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of the host country and government institutions and bureaucratic processes, policies, and regulations. This includes high-level knowledge of host government laws, policies, procedures, and institutional doctrines.
- Advanced knowledge of research and analysis techniques to successfully study complex subjects and issues related to assigned program areas.
- Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing grants and project management in the host country, including local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Good knowledge of the food sector in the host country.
Skills and Abilities:
The following is required:
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, recommend contract and project changes, monitor and evaluate project execution and implementing partners’ performance, review invoices, and inspect and accept project deliverables.
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a bilingual environment to communicate effectively and persuasively with U.S., host government, and third-country counterparts.
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts at the senior, mid, and working levels with relevant host government institutions to successfully negotiate program and project goals and action plans.
- Proficiency in analysing financial data, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial accountability.
- Effective use of the Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, and Google suite or other equivalent software for communication, document creation, and presentations.
Salary
USD 47,187 / Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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4). Senior Project Management Specialist (Assistance Coordinator – Health)
Job ID: Abuja-2025-007
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Project Management Specialist (Assistance Coordinator – Health) position.
Duties
- The Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical expert in Disease Control – HIV, TB, Malaria, Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance program and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance programs through various foreign assistance mechanisms to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities (e.g., Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR, and/or Activity Manager).
- The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs, projects, and activities.
Requirements
Education Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Infectious Disease, or Nutrition OR a Medical Degree is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional work experience in Disease Control – HIV, TB, Malaria, Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition is required.
- This must include at least two years of relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Job Knowledge:
The following is required:
- Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices, contracting, procurement and funding practices, administration of foreign assistance implementing mechanisms, as well as program/project financial regulations, procedures, and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of the host country and government institutions and bureaucratic processes, policies, and regulations. This entails high-level knowledge of host government laws, policies, procedures, and institutional doctrines.
- Advanced knowledge of research and analysis techniques to successfully study complex subjects and issues related to assigned program area.
- Good knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks governing grants and project management in the host country, including local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Good knowledge of the host country’s health sector.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, recommend contract and project changes, monitor and evaluate project execution and implementing partners’ performance, review invoices, and inspect and accept project deliverables.
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a bilingual environment and to communicate effectively and persuasively with U.S., host government, and third-country counterparts.
- Ability to develop and maintain contacts at the senior, mid, and working levels with relevant host government institutions to successfully negotiate program and project goals and action plans.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and ensuring financial accountability.
- Effective use of the Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, and Google Suite or other equivalent software for communication, document creation, and presentations.
Salary
USD 52,285 / Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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5). Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health Informatics)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-010
Location: Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 1550 12
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 Hours per week
Job Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health Informatics) position.
Duties
- The Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical expert in Health Informatics, Disease Control (HIV, TB, Malaria), Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition, and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance programs and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance programs through various foreign assistance mechanisms to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities (e.g., Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR, and/or Activity Manager).
- The primary outcome of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Program projects and activities.
Education Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, or Mathematics/Statistics, or a Medical Degree (or equivalent), is required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional work experience in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining health data information systems to support and evaluate health-related program activities is required, including at least two years of relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Salary
USD $52,282 / Per Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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6). Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health)
Job ID: Abuja-2025-011
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for three Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health) positions.
Duties
- The Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical leader in areas such as Disease Control (HIV, TB, Malaria), Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition.
- This role serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Department of State (DoS) Assistance programs and related projects.
- The job holder is responsible for the administration of DoS assistance projects through various foreign assistance mechanisms, ensuring that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in line with financial, timeline, and regulatory standards.
- The position may serve as the designated or alternate USG representative for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities, such as Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR, and/or Activity Manager.
- The primary goal of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Program projects and activities.
Requirements
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Infectious Disease, or Nutrition is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in Disease Control (HIV, TB, Malaria), Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition is required.
- At least one year must involve relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Job Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes, contracting, procurement, funding practices, and foreign assistance implementation mechanisms.
- Advanced understanding of financial regulations, procedures, and practices.
- In-depth knowledge of the host country’s government institutions, bureaucratic processes, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Strong background in research and analytical methods related to the assigned health program area.
- Good knowledge of the legal framework governing grants and project management in the host country.
- Solid understanding of the host country’s health sector.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, recommend changes, monitor project execution, evaluate implementing partners, review invoices, and inspect project deliverables.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to operate effectively in a bilingual environment.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at various levels with host government institutions.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, budget preparation, and maintaining financial accountability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Suite or equivalent tools for communication, documentation, and presentations.
Salary
USD 47,187 / Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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7). Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health Supply Chain)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-009
Location: Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 1550 12
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 Hours per week
Job Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Project Management Specialist (Health Supply Chain) position.
Duties
- The Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical expert in Health Supply Chain, Disease Control – HIV, TB, Malaria, Global Health Security, Maternal and Child Health, or Nutrition and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance programs and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance programs through various foreign assistance mechanisms to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities (e.g., Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR, and/or Activity Manager).
- The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs, projects, and activities.
Education Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Supply Chain Management, Global Health, Pharmacy, or Business Studies, or a Medical Degree, is required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional work experience in health-related commodity and logistics management, health supply chain logistics, or pharmaceutical management is required, including at least two years of relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Salary
USD $52,282 / Per Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
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8). Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Humanitarian Support)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-008
Location: Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 1550 12
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 Hours per week
Job Summary
- The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Humanitarian Support) position.
Duties
- The Senior Project Management Specialist (Foreign Assistance) is a technical expert in Humanitarian Project Management & Oversight and serves as a resource in strategic planning, program and activity design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Department of State (DoS) Assistance program and component projects and activities.
- The job holder engages in the administration of DoS assistance programs through various foreign assistance mechanisms, to ensure that U.S. Government (USG) project objectives are achieved in accordance with financial, timing, and regulatory requirements.
- The position serves as a designated or alternate representative of the USG for the oversight and management of implementing mechanisms and activities. (e.g. Contracting/Grants/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/GOR/AOR), Alternate COR/GOR/AOR and/or Activity Manager.)
- The primary product of this position is the successful implementation of DoS Assistance Programs projects and activities.
Education Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Sociology, International Development, Economics, Political Science or a Medical Degree, is required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional work experience in the design, management, and/or implementation of humanitarian and/or development activities, is required. Including at least two years of relevant experience implementing USG assistance programs, projects, or activities.
Salary
USD $52,282 / Per Year.
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
- Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Humanitarian Support)
- Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health)
- Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Food Security)
- Senior Project Management Specialist (Assistance Coordinator – Health)
- Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health Informatics)
- Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health)
- Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Health Supply Chain)
- Senior Project Management Specialist (Activity Manager – Humanitarian Support)
